Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday confirmed that 11 people have died following a powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi.
The blast occurred around 7 pm at the Subhash Marg traffic signal, damaging several vehicles and injuring multiple pedestrians.
In a statement, Shah said that within minutes of the incident, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Special Branch reached the site, while the National Security Guard (NSG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have begun an extensive investigation.
“All possibilities are being explored, and a detailed probe is underway. Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV footage,” Shah said, adding that he will personally visit the blast site and the hospital treating the injured.
Authorities have tightened security across Delhi, with the area around Red Fort remaining cordoned off.
